Editing, the nata style

Aug 11, 2011 13:23

A week before the SSHG Exchange deadline, I finished writing my story. Yet, I asked for an extension that was generously given by the wonderful, amazing mods ( Read more... )

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astopperindeath August 11 2011, 11:45:42 UTC
ha! sounds like mine last year. mine went through 7 drafts. a final comparison of the first draft and the last draft found TWO WORDS in common.

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natasnape August 11 2011, 12:41:06 UTC
That is much more profound than my changes, then. I have six versions, but the first one was only 2+k long so that would be unfair to compare to the final. Interestingly, the very first text already contained bits of dialogue that still is included at the end of the story.

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astopperindeath August 11 2011, 13:19:03 UTC
yeah, well, mine probably *needed* far more changes than yours. i cringe every time i read the first draft. i don't know what i'd do if clairvoyant didn't beat the shit out of my writing!

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natasnape August 11 2011, 13:31:24 UTC
LOL! I read, if clairvoyant didn't beta the shit out of my writing. Both versions work.

You are kind, but my writing certainly needs all attention it could get. I'm abysmal at writing emotions and my actions never carry enough feeling to go without. It's a struggle, but we can hope for kind recipients.

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opaljade August 11 2011, 13:44:04 UTC
Those are interesting stats! :D

*congrats* on being finished, nata!*high five*

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natasnape August 11 2011, 14:17:17 UTC
Thank you. I hope the story is now suitable to be read.

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